Traveling With Your Dog

Poisonous Plants

Some of the following plants can be toxic to your dog. Check with your veterinarian before having them in your home.Click here to continue...

Top 10 Human Medications That Poison Our Pets

Although pet parents are well aware of poisons lurking around their home, many don’t realize that some of the biggest culprits are sitting right on their own nightstands. In 2007, the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center received 89,000 calls related to pets ingesting over-the-counter and prescription medications. To help you prevent an accident from happening, our experts have created a list of the top 10 human medications that most often poison our furry friends.

If you suspect your pet has ingested any of the following items, please call your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center’s 24-hour hotline at (888) 426-4435. And remember to keep all medications tucked away in bathroom cabinets—and far from curious cats and dogs.Click here to continue...

Please Remember

· If you have a live Christmas tree, cover the water as it may absorb chemicals and cause illness if ingested. Christmas tree water may contain fertilizers that, if ingested, can cause a stomach upset. Stagnant tree water can also act as a breeding ground for bacteria and cause a pet to end up with nausea, vomiting and diarrhea. Click here to continue...

Preventing The Great Escape

· The usual commotion of the holiday season can be stressful on animals as well as humans. With holiday guests coming and going, the front door will be opening and closing more than usual. An open door may be too tempting for some pets to resist. Put your pets in a quiet room or quiet area of the house when guests are visiting. Make sure your pets are wearing the proper identification. If during the commotion they become confused and escape the safety of your home, proper identification will ensure that if your pet is found, he will be returned to you.CLick here to continue...